As I try to remember the great hardships suffered by men and women of this small country England for the sake of the Church of God I am always amazed how little it means to us here and now. I also remember the others those who did not stay true to the teachings of Church and followed the new  preaching; both groups were undoubtedly sincere. Today the Church of England would certainly be condemned by the leaders of the Reformation but we Catholics have accepted no changes to the belief preached by the Apostles. I am afraid that this continuity of belief and worship is no better than the "Lord, Lord" Jesus warned us of and the corruption that so rightly appalled Luther and many many others is still rampant and unchecked. 

Dear Lord listen to the prayers of your Mother as she intercedes for the children of her dowry. Let your will dominate the minds of your clergy that they act as true shepherds of your flock here in the UK.

The Lord promised his disciples that when they were harried by the authorities the Holy Spirit would speak through them. St Thomas More is renowned for his facing up to the king. The words of very few other English Martyrs are celebrated. Another aspect of the reformation is that it happened so quickly and easily. Some northerners rose in revolt but lacked the leadership to persevere. The leadership that could have been effective was appeased by the lands of the monasteries; it is ironic that many of present day aristocratic Catholic families are living on lands that came to them by  the shrewd apostacy of their ancestors.

Dear Lord all is known to you even me, tinier than the smallest virus, let your love come and fill my being so that I know that it is the only thing important in life; all the rest is dross.